Newsletter - August 2026
Issue 162

Page updated Tuesday 11 August 2026
Live Music in Newton

Coming to the Village Hall on Sat 5th September 2026

An evenings excellent musical entertainment by Joe Burke.

Supported by G.O.A.T

QUOITS NEWS

     STOP PRESS

     Newton-Le-Willows Quoits Club have been asked to host the prestigious Quoits Plate Trophy final
     this year.  This will be held on our pitches behind the village hall on Tuesday 25th August and start
     time is expected to be 6-30pm. Why not come along and enjoy the game and cheer on the teams?
     Newton will be providing the match referees and score keepers.

     The village bar will be open to provide refreshments. 

 Rock House Farm 

 Following a really successful evening last year we will be holding
 another BBQ for our customers on Friday August 14th.

 We would like to share our produce and say a thank you for your
 custom over the past 12 months. We will have fresh pork and
 lamb in the shop and on this occasion also fresh beef from the
 Rock House  herd.

 Please put the date in your diary and come and join us between
 4pm and 7pm on
Friday August 14th

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

The Parish Council newsletter content can be found under the Parish Council drop down at the top of the page or here.

Click the image to read the Parish Council newsletter news and updates for our village. 

The Parish Council's web pages can be found here.


Social Media

   We’re seeking to improve communication within the village and would
   like to promote a shared Facebook page and WhatsApp group for
   residents. These can be used to share information about events, ask
   for advice, or offer items for reuse.
 

   This should reduce the number of items being left in the bus shelter,
   which is becoming cluttered when things are not collected. If you leave
   something there and it isn’t taken, please return to collect it and dispose
   of it appropriately. Please also avoid leaving unsuitable items, such as
   perishable food. The bus shelter should not be used as a recycling point.
 

   The Facebook page Newton le Willows (Yorkshire) Community
   Group
is administered by a resident. You will need to join the group by
   asking to join. Once joined you can post your comments.

   Click the Facebook image to go to the Village Hall Facebook page

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   Our Blooming Newton WhatsApp group was primarily set up to provide
   information about horticulture (including the sharing of plants, seeds
   and produce) and the environment, especially in relation to our village.

   Today, Blooming Newton has morphed into a general information and
   help group.

   The primary administrator for the group is Bob Sampson. Contact Bob
   on 07592 
019664 or 01677 450715 or
bobsampson17@gmail.com if
   you would like to join this Whatsapp group.

   Hopefully one of these social media platforms will be familiar to you and
   you would be happy to use and share useful information to all residents.
   
   The parish council is always looking for new ideas and welcomes any
   feedback or comments. Please email the clerk at
   
newtonlewillows.pc@gmail.com.

   Many thanks.
   
   Teresa Sanderson
   Parish Clerk

 
u3a Guitar:
alternate Mondays
10 - 11.30 am
Art & Crafternoon
Tues 2 - 4 pm
Table Tennis:
Wed 5.30 - 6.30 pm
Choir:
Thurs 7.30 - 9 pm  (except first Thurs)

To contribute to Newton News, or send an article, please contact: 

Sally Bright: 2 Bridge Close                         01677 450999    Email: sallyjanebright@hotmail.com

Rachel Gibson, The Arches.                         07715 012014    Email   racheldennygibson@gmail.com  

Helen McDermott: The Green, Station Road  07891 062649    Email: helenmcdermott18@gmail.com  

Rob Pulham: The Gallery, 1 Old Station Yard 01677 451901    Email: brottonbiscuits@yahoo.co.uk


NEWTON NEWS

   Do you value Newton News? Could you give us a few hours of your time 2 or 3 times a year? We are
   looking for someone who could help with editing and printing of some editions of Newton News.
   
   Editing can be done at home using Microsoft Word or Pages. The printer is provided by and is located
   in the Village Hall; printing takes a couple of hours. We organise it so that you won’t be asked to edit
   and print the same edition.
 

   Please contact Sally on 07729 447721 (sallyjanebright@hotmail.com) for a chat if you think you might
   be able to help.

GO GREEN! 

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   receive your copy, please let us know if you would be happy to receive an e-copy of the Newsletter. 
   Just contact one of the editing team.

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